KENINGAU (June 18): The Kampung Baginda Ulu suspension bridge here remains unsafe for public use despite the completion of its scheduled maintenance on June 16. Mukim Tuarid Taud development officer Gerald Able said a site inspection on Wednesday revealed that the bridge requires further assessment and evaluation to ensure all safety requirements are fully met [...] The post Keningau village suspension bridge remains unsafe for use despite completion of scheduled maintenance appeared first on ..

KUCHING (June 18): Batu Kawa is expected to emerge as a major commercial and recreational hub in Sarawak by 2030, driven by the next phase of the Ang Cheng Ho Quarry redevelopment and other ongoing infrastructure improvements in the area. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the RM8 million Phase II of [...] The post Dr Sim: Batu Kawa set to be major commercial, recreational hub by 2030 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

LOS ANGELES (June 18):England launched their World Cup bid with a rollercoaster 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal stumbled to a draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo. In an enthralling Group L game at the Texas home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team, Harry Kane scored twice before goals [...] The post Kane double fires England World Cup bid as Ronaldo's Portugal stumble appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUALA LUMPUR (June 18): The Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), through its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) arm, MAB Engineering Services, remains committed to supporting AirBorneo under its existing maintenance partnership as the Sarawak-owned airline works to overcome recent operational challenges. MAG said MAB Engineering Services continues to provide line, base and component maintenance, as well [...] The post MAG working closely with AirBorneo on operational recovery, aircraft ..

MIRI (June 18): Several roads in Marudi District will close on Sunday (June 21) for the Marudi Classic 2.0 cycling race, which will cover a distance of 60km. Marudi police chief DSP Nor Aizan Jamil said the race will begin at 7.30am and is expected to conclude at around 10.30am. "Police will carry out temporary [...] The post Several roads to close for Marudi Classic 2.0 cycling race appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (June 18): Police have arrested a 30yearold local man in connection with a string of five breakins at business premises in the city. Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the district's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) received several reports of break-ins between mid-May and early June. He said information gathered at the [...] The post Police arrest man in connection with five breakin cases in Miri appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (June 18): A total of 14 recipients comprising individuals, educational institutions, a mosque, and an outstanding family were honoured with the Sarawak-level Maal Hijrah Awards 2026 in recognition of their contributions and achievements in various areas of ummah development. Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan [...] The post 14 individuals, institutions receive Sarawak Maal Hijrah Awards 2026 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

TENOM (June 18): The Sabah government will introduce one-off aid in the form of feed supplies for small-scale pig farmers to help reduce operating costs and increase livestock production. Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister Datuk Jamawi Jaafar said the assistance would be channelled to farmers rearing 50 pigs or fewer. He said the initiative [...] The post Small- scale Sabah pig farmers to receive feed assistance appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 18): Several roads in the city centre will be temporarily closed tomorrow and Saturday (June 19 and 20) to facilitate the 'Niti Daun' programme at the Kuching Waterfront. The procession is among the highlights of the Sarawak-level Gawai Dayak Celebration 2026 and is expected to draw large crowds to the Kuching Waterfront area. [...] The post Niti Daun: Several Kuching city centre roads to close this Friday and Saturday appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

TENOM (June 18): A school garden programme aimed at inculcating food security and agripreneurship awareness amongst students will be expanded on a large scale in Sabah next year. Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister Datuk Jamawi Jaafar said a proposal has been submitted to the Sabah Education Department for implementation through cooperation with his ministry. [...] The post Sabah to expand school garden programme next year appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 18): Sarawak is drawing lessons from Budapest's successful heritage conservation and tourism development efforts to support planning initiatives in its northern region, including the Limbang-Lawas Local Plan 2035. A delegation led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan gained insights into heritage conservation, urban management and sustainable tourism development during a [...] The post Sarawak draws lessons from Budapests heritage conservation for ..

KUCHING (June 18): Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Water) has assured consumers that the recent incidents of discoloured and murky tap water in several areas of Kuching Division are not caused by any failure in the water treatment process at the Batu Kitang Water Treatment Plant. In a statement yesterday, the utility provider said the [...] The post Sarawak Water: Batu Kitang plant operating normally amid discoloured supply complaints appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (June 18): The passing of Tawau police chief ACP Jasmin Hussin is a big loss for the police as well as community, said Sabah police commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun Jasmin passed away at the Tawau Hospital Emergency Unit at 2.04am on Wednesday at the age of 53. Jauteh said Jasmin was known for [...] The post Tawau police chief Jasmin Hussins passing a great loss, says police commissioner appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (June 18): The upgrading and runway extension project at Bario STOLport, together with efforts to improve aviation facilities at Ba Kelalan STOLport, are expected to strengthen air transport connectivity in the interior regions and further stimulate socio-economic development in rural communities. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) and [...] The post Bario, Ba Kelalan STOLport upgrades to boost rural air connectivity and ..

SIBU (June 18): Sports have a unique ability to unite people and, when we step onto the court, we leave behind differences in age, race, religion and social status, said Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh. The Bawang Assan assemblyman said sports help people become teammates, opponents and friends, sharing a common passion and mutual respect. [...] The post Pickleball brings people together across all backgrounds, says Wong appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 18): The public is invited to attend the DCCI-KCCI Gawai Kaamatan Celebration 2026 Cultural and Business Exhibition, which will be held at the Dayak Cultural Foundation Tower on June 27 and 28. Jointly organised by the Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and the Kadazandusun Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), the [...] The post DCCI-KCCI Exhibition to showcase Borneo culture, business in Kuching in June 27-28 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 18): Sarawak's capital has strengthened its position as a regional hub for technical and professional conferences following the successful launch of the inaugural Malaysian Regional Geotechnical Engineering Conference (MRGEC) 2026. The three-day conference, themed 'Resilient Ground, Sustainable Future', attracted nearly 600 engineering professionals, delegates and private-sector exhibitors, who gathered to exchange knowledge and [...] The post Kuching strengthens ..

KOTA KINABALU (June 17): Muslims in the State have been urged to embrace the spirit of Hijrah by engaging in self-reflection, addressing weaknesses, enhancing knowledge, strengthening moral values and fostering closer ties with one another, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. He expressed hope that the gathering would serve as a synergy to [...] The post Hajiji urges Muslims to embrace Hijrah spirit for unity, moral renewal and nation- building appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KUCHING (June 17): Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi remained tight-lipped on Wednesday over whether he would defend his parliamentary seat or transition to state politics. Pressed about his political future amid ongoing speculation over candidate negotiations for the coming Sarawak election, Nanta said the matter had already received extensive media [...] The post Nanta keeps mum on political future, says he will continue serving appeared first on ..

MIRI (June 17): The Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, attended the End-of-Year 1447 Hijrah and Beginning-of- Year 1448 Hijrah Prayer Ceremony at Masjid At-Taqwa here on Tuesday evening. Upon their arrival at 6.20pm, Tun Wan Junaidi and [...] The post TYT attends Sarawak Hijrah year-end, new year prayer ceremony in Miri appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (June 17): The spirit of hijrah (migration) should serve as a catalyst for Sarawak's development transformation as the state moves towards a knowledge-based economy, digital technology and green energy, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the Maal Hijrah celebration is not merely the beginning of a new year [...] The post Premier: Hijrah spirit should drive Sarawak's transformation into green, digital economy appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 17): A maintenance-based approach will be adopted to rectify the 136.74 kilometres (km) of 'redline' stretched along the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway, involving an estimated overall expenditure of RM900 million, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the approach would involve appointing concession companies to carry out the maintenance works, [...] The post RM900 mln needed to repair Pan Borneo Highway redline sections in Sarawak (Video) appeared ..

KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained 13 individuals, including a serving director and a former director of a government agency in northern Malaysia, on suspicion of soliciting and accepting about RM2.5 million in bribes. In a statement today, the MACC's Strategic Communications Division said the alleged bribes were paid to [...] The post MACC detains 13 in RM2.5 mln graft probe appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KANSAS (June 17): Lionel Messi saluted a "beautiful moment" after becoming the World Cup's joint all-time leading goalscorer in his record-breaking sixth finals appearance on Tuesday. The 38-year-old Argentina captain etched another memorable chapter in his glittering career with a brilliant hat-trick in the South Americans' 3-0 win over Algeria at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium. [...] The post Messi salutes 'beautiful moment' after tying World Cup ..

KUCHING (June 17): Plantation and estate operators in the remote interior regions of Sarawak have lauded a new mobile initiative that significantly eases the burden of regulatory compliance for foreign workers. The on-site compliance service, introduced by FWTA Services, addresses long-standing operational bottlenecks by eliminating the extensive time, travel, and unpredictability previously tied to routine [...] The post Remote Sarawak plantations praise FWTA on-site compliance programme ..

SAN FRANCISCO (June 17): Elon Musk's artificial intelligence tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, the United States government revealed in a legal briefing seen Tuesday by AFP. The June 15 brief defends the gas turbines used by a giant data center belonging to the trillionaire's company xAI, which are the target of an [...] The post Elon Musk's AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran: US govt appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KAZAN (June 17): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to address the Asean-Russia Business Forum here today as part of programmes held in conjunction with the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit. He will participate in the forum at Kazan IT Park, where he will be welcomed by Minister of Digitalisation of Public Administration, Information Technologies [...] The post PM Anwar to address Asean-Russia business forum in Kazan appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): Airbus has confirmed that AirAsia X's order for 15 Airbus A330-900 aircraft has been cancelled by mutual agreement between the two parties. "Airbus can confirm that the order was cancelled by mutual agreement," an Airbus spokesperson told Bernama. It was reported that the previously announced cancellation follows a shift across the [...] The post Airbus confirms cancellation of AirAsia X order for 15 A330-900 aircraft appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KUCHING (June 17): Sarawak's revenue growth from about RM6 billion to RM14 billion over the past seven years demonstrates the state's remarkable progress under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government, said Deputy Minister of Transport (Riverine and Marine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. Speaking at the Uplands Tennis Club (UTC) Gawai 'Marut Kirasah' dinner on Tuesday [...] The post Sarawaks revenue growth reflects GPS govts success, says Henry appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KUCHING (June 17): The Borneo Blockchain Conference (BBCON) 2026 is scheduled to take place at the Voco by IHG Hotel here this Nov 18 and 19. Organised by the Kuching Blockchain Technology Association (KBTA) in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak and Metadise Sdn Bhd, the programme has also received support from the Sarawak [...] The post BBCON 2026 to highlight next phase of regional digital transformation appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

BINTULU (June 17): The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) plans to expand its sustainable waste management initiatives by setting up another community waste management centre at the Medan Jaya Commercial Centre in the near future. BDA general manager Datu Muhamad Yakup Kari said the expansion aims to provide more residents with access to a systematic and [...] The post BDA targets wider community participation in waste reduction efforts appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (June 17): Artificial intelligence (AI) will never be able to replace journalists, as the profession requires human judgment, empathy and experience that technology cannot replicate, said Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh. The Bawang Assan assemblyman said that while AI is advancing rapidly and can assist in various aspects of media work, it cannot take [...] The post AI cannot replace journalists, says Bawang Assan rep appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 17): The United Kingdom remains committed to strengthening strategic cooperation with Malaysia, particularly Sarawak, and countries across the Asean region in trade, investment and tourism, said UK Trade Envoy to Indonesia and Asean Naz Shah. She said Asean continues to be an important region for the UK and that efforts to enhance existing [...] The post UK keen to deepen ties with Sarawak, Asean appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KAPIT (June 17): There is a plan to relocate SJKC Lian Hua, a Chinese primary school in Kanowit, to Kapit. This was stated by Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng at SJKC Hock Lam's 'Teacher's Day 2026' dinner here on Monday, which hosted members of the school's board of management and its parent-teacher association (PTA). Among [...] The post MP unveils plan to relocate Chinese primary school from Kanowit to Kapit appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (June 17): Malaysians, particularly Sarawakians, must continue to uphold the spirit of unity and mutual understanding that has enabled people of different races, cultures and religions to live together harmoniously, said Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew. Speaking when officiating at Tadika Yakin Diri's Father's Day and Hari Gawai Dayak Celebration on Tuesday, Lau said [...] The post Senator: Sarawaks harmony must never be taken for granted appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

JINAN (June 17): Ten meters below the ocean surface off Wuzhizhou Island of the south China island province of Hainan, a small robotic inspector glided silently among branching corals. Seen via its cameras were hawksbill turtles, parrotfish and a reefscape that, a decade ago, was nearly dead. The island's marine ranch once faced coral collapse. [...] The post China's AI, robotics make splash from nearshore to open sea appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 16): A 17-year-old boy was ordered to be detained at Henry Gurney School in Puncak Borneo for three years after admitting to raping a 13-year-old girl in April this year. Magistrate Ling Hui Chuan imposed the sentence on Tuesday after reviewing the accused's probation record. The teenager had earlier pleaded guilty to a [...] The post Teen sent to Henry Gurney School for raping 13-year-old girl appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (June 16): Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor and his wife, Datin Seri Panglima Datuk Juliah Salag, attended the Sabah State- level Thanksgiving Ceremony featuring the end-of-year prayer for 1447 Hijrah and the New Year prayer for 1448 Hijrah at the Sabah State Mosque on Tuesday. Sabah Head of State Tun Musa Aman [...] The post Hajiji, Musa join state-level Maal Hijrah celebration appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 16): A 74-year-old man was rescued unconscious after a fire broke out at a house in Taman Centurion, Lorong Stutong Baru here on Tuesday evening. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the blaze damaged about 40 per cent of the house's first floor. Firefighters from the Tabuan Jaya and Batu Lintang [...] The post Elderly man rescued unconscious in Kuching house fire appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 16): Local independent record label Forest King Record has earned regional recognition after its track 'Sarawak' clinched the Gold Crystal Award for Best World/Ethnic Song at the recent Voice of Independent Music Awards (VIMA) 2026. The song emerged as the top winner in a competitive Southeast Asian field, with Brunei's Diana Moslim taking [...] The post Independent Bornean track Sarawak strikes VIMA gold appeared first on Borneo Post Online .